Follow-up: Sean Avery Allstar Ballot Snub

I recently went to the NHL Allstar fan voting website to vote for some of my favorite players from the New York Rangers, when I noticed something amiss. Sean Avery's name was left off the ballot. I saw numerous other players who, in my opinion, are less talented than Mr. Avery. I was wondering what the NHL's official comment is regarding why Sean Avery was left off this year's ballot. Thank you.